President Bola Tinubu has awarded the Super Eagles team the Member of the Order of the Niger(MON) national honour for their impressive display at the just concluded AFCON 2023 tournament held in Ivory Coast. They were also given one flat each and a plot of land in...
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said that if the ongoing inflation continues unabated, organised labour might push for a new minimum wage of up to N1 Million for Nigerian workers. The NLC President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, who stated this in an interview with Arise TV, said the...
SALUTE TO THE SUPER EAGLES I salute the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their tenacious performance in the final of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. I commend the team, the coach, the crew, and the entire management team for their hard work, diligence,...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – Former presidential aide and social critic, Mr. Reno Omokri, has revealed how former President Muhammadu Buhari destroyed the country’s economy under his 8-years tenure. NATIONAL ACCORD recalled that between 2016 and 2022, the Buhari led government raised total revenues of N26.67tn and expended...
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration is revolutionizing agriculture to make Nigeria self-sufficient in food production and a net exporter of agricultural products. He disclosed this when he received a delegation from the Global Tijaniyya Movement, led by Khalifa Muhammad Mahe Niass, at the Presidential Villa in...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has expressed saddeness.over the passing of Mr. Herbert Wigwe, a distinguished banker, humanitarian, and entrepreneur, and Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, along with members of the Wigwe family – Herbert’s wife, Chizoba, and...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has rewarded 50 first class graduating students of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) N500,000= each, as well as a one-month skills acquisition training at the Wing Commander Abdullahi Ibrahim Vocational and Technical Institute in Lafia. Gov. Sule,...
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will provide adequate funds to develop the education sector. Tinubu, who was represented by the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Jibrin Barau, gave the assurance during the 8th Convocation Ceremony of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), held in Oye-Ekiti He said...
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday in Kaduna tasked the armed forces to continue to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity against all threats. He also commended them for their continued dedication to duty and sacrifices made for the peace and stability of the country. Addressing the Diamond Jubilee...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has directed the Vice-President, Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential delegation to the finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. Super Eagles will take on hosts Côte d’Ivoire, in a rematch at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, into law. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the presidential spokesman, Mr Ajuri Ngelale. NATIONAL ACCORD recalled that the bill, which was passed by the...
A group of youths have taken to the streets of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, to protest against economic hardship and insecurity in Nigeria. The protesters displayed placards with several inscriptions, chanting solidarity songs to express their grievances, and demands for improved living standards for Nigerians. They...
President Bola Tinubu has directed the mandatory recitation of the National Pledge after the National Anthem at official and public engagements. He said this would ensure respect for the national symbols, strengthen allegiance and fidelity to the country and preserve Nigeria’s ethos and defining character. The president stated...
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to release about 42,000 metric tonnes of grain including maize, millet and garri. Similarly, the Rice Millers Association of Nigeria has also committed to immediately release over 60,000 metric tonnes of rice to the public. The...
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday performed the groundbreaking of the 3,112 housing-unit Renewed Hope City in Karsana, Abuja. At the event, Tinubu reiterated his administration’s resolve to provide decent and affordable housing for Nigerians. He said that the project was part of a 20,000-housing units to be delivered...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has received with deep sadness the news of the death of Obi Joseph Edozien, the Asagba of Asabala. President Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Ajuri Ngelale, condoled with the family, Delta Traditional Rulers’ Council, the government and...
President Bola Tinubu has returned to the country after a two-week private visit to France. The President arrived Abuja aboard the presidential flight at about 9:0Opm on Tuesday. He was received by top government officials led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume....
President Bola Tinubu has implored the Nigerian military and other security agencies to intensify efforts at containing the multi-dimensional security challenges in the country. Tinubu gave the charge on Tuesday during the induction of two TK-129 ATAK Helicopters and a King Air 360i Aircraft at Nigeria Air (NAF)...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian musical talents –Burna Boy, Davido, Olamide, Tems, Asake, and Ayra Starr– nominated for the 2024 Grammy Awards. President Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Ajuri Ngelale, celebrated these musical marvels who have put Nigeria on the...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to promptly probe the allegations that $3.4 billion loan obtained from the...